Oath
01
ed, högtidligt löfte
a serious promise or statement made by someone to tell the truth, often with the belief that breaking the promise will have serious consequences
Exempel
The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth during the trial.
Vittnet avlade ed att tala hela sanningen under rättegången.
He made an oath to uphold the laws and serve the community with integrity.
Han avlade en ed att upprätthålla lagarna och tjäna samhället med integritet.
02
ed, svordom
a rude or offensive word used to express surprise or anger
Exempel
He uttered an oath under his breath when he stubbed his toe.
Han muttrade en ed under sin ande när han slog i tån.
In a fit of anger, she let out a loud oath.
I ett anfall av ilska lät hon höra en högljudd svordom.
03
ed, högtidligt löfte
a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
